The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-31

Obner Important matters OncernlnR The
church in Ohio. The report indicated
constant activity and vigorous and we'll.
directed labor on the part of the Super
intendent. Daring the three months, be
visited the following places: Jersey, Mt
Carmel, McConnellsville, Springboro,
Ridgeville, Mason, Reynoldsburg, Nor
walk, Brimfield, cambridge, Windsor,
Woodstock and Dudley. Some of these
places were visited twice. During the
time he delivered forty-two discourses,
besides other addresses, explanatory of
the work OF the Convent ton.
Among the substantial benefits to
the Convention are the settling of pas
tor, Rev. DIR. Crane at Norwalk, and the
revival of the churches at Reynoldsburg
and Dudley. He has also secured pas
tor for the circuit consisting of Flint,
Reynoldsburg and McConnellsville, in the
person OF Rev. N. r. Quackenbush, of
Rising Sun, Ind who will enter upon his
new field next month under favorable
auspices.
The report was very thoroughly dis
cussed, and the unanimous opinion was
that the office of Superintendent was
of great value, and Indispensable in our
future work.
"A unanimous invitation was extend
ed to Br. Garfield to continue in the field
during the year 1888. He accepted, much
to the qualification OF all.
There is One 1mpediment
in the way of as successful work as might
be had. That is the income from our Per-
manent Fund is not yet sufficient to fully
meet the expenses of the office. This re-
quires more effort on the part Of the ST.
perintendent in raising funds in places
visited than should be req uired. to avoid
deficiency in finances.
But il subscribers to the Fund are
prompt in payment of interest, and the
churches are loyal to the call of the Con-
yention in RENTING assessments for the
general purpose fund, there will be no
great difficulty in keeping the machinery
we'll fabricated.
Early Next Year
the Superintendent will publish in one
number of The UNIvERsAL1sT, large
amount of important matter pertaining
to the welfare Of the church in Ohio, and
he was instructed to secure as many ex-
ira copies as he might deem useful in
his work.
On motion of Rev. G. E. Nash, Brs.
81. L. Garfield, John Richardson and J.
W. Henley, were appointed committee,
to arrange for revival meetings during
the present winter, and it is hoped that
the committee may do valiant service in
this direction.
Considerable discussion was had in
regard to
Increase of the Ministry.
The best methods to arouse greater zeal,
and larger cooperation by ministers and
churches, and other important topics,
and at late hour the committee adjourn
ed to meet, if necessary, at the call of
President and Secretary.
The following churches have paid
their assessments for the general work
of the Convention for the present church
year: Hamilton. Windsor, Ridgeville,
and Dudley. We hope to hear from
others soon.
Returns from the Thanksgiving
opening" OF missionary boxes have been
made as follows: Mrs l.. Law, Will
loughby, 81; Mrs. 8. Butler, Hamlet,
So; Estella M. Shull, Rockland, 80; Mrs.
J. W. Henley, Woodstock, 81. There
are many boxes from which we have had
no returns for a long time. Will not the
holders shake them, and see whether or
not they do not contain something for
the Oonv ention.?
Ministers desiring work and churches
wishing pastors will do the mselves good
service by making their wants known to
Rev. 81. l.. Garfield, Belleville, o.
"A years subscription to The UNI
vERsALIsT would be an excellent birth
day or holiday gift to friend. This was
suggested to us by the reception from one
of our young lady members, of subscrip-
ton to the paper as birthday present
to her mother.